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Reminder from HBR: Stay Active & Organized

We’ve said it before, and I’m going to keep saying it: You’ve got to stay active in a downturn. David Rhodes and Daniel Stelter wrote a great article in the February issue of Harvard Business Review titled Seize Advantage in a Downturn. It’s about developing a corporate assessment and action plan for dealing with the [...]

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What We Can Learn from Great Presenters

Saturday night a bunch of us were hanging out in the beautiful Peabody hotel lobby after a full day of attending, presenting, socializing, and networking at the IA Summit in Memphis. A new friend, Kristi, said “I felt sorry for our presenter. Her talk was good, but we kept hearing all this laughter coming through [...]

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How to Network - A Networking Event Process

Maybe you already know how to network You’re right at home at a networking event. You recognize the importance of a strong social network. You’re the King of the Elevator Pitch and you can small talk over cocktails and appetizers like you were born idle rich. But beyond a very impressive stack of business cards, what do [...]

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They’re Just Shoes, Right? Business Attire Matters

I’m from Hawaii. You know: palm trees, beaches, and surfing. You want to know what’s considered business attire or ‘formal wear’ in Hawaii? Just add a long sleeved t-shirt to your outfit and you’re good to go. Oh yeah, and throw some shoes on (with socks). Being from Hawaii, I always get a kick out of [...]

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